Local Authors Help Promote the History of Rochester, IL and Sangamon County
ROCHESTER - Ray Bruzan and his wife Pam have lived for over 50 years in one of the Orange Judd historic homes of Rochester, Illinois. Once they both retired, Ray and Pam began to research the history of Rochester, Illinois. Spearheading the creation of The Orange Judd Historic Walking Tour Guide to Rochester's historic homes in 2015 led directly to more detailed investigations of the people and events that make up the history of their adopted Rochester community. It's those people and events that now appear in the Bruzan’s book, Cotton, Violins & Shots in the Night / A Timeline Visit to Rochester, Illinois.
The Bruzans have researched and authored seven books based on the history of Rochester Township, and they have contributed to the study of Sangamon County. Two of their writings have received awards of excellence from the Illinois State Historical Society.
Have Violin, Will Travel-The Louis Persinger Story by Raymond Bruzan offers a historic journey as he explores the places and people who contributed to the life of violin virtuoso Louis Humphrey Persinger, who was born in Rochester, IL in 1887.
The book includes information and photos from his family and students that have not been widely shared in previous studies of Persinger.
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